The Magic Island

An excellent copy of the 1931 edition. Explorer, Occultist and erstwhile friend of Aleister Crowley, William Seabrook's famous book on Haiti covers Voodoo, cannibalism, animal sacrifice, magic and related practice. It is regarded as the first English language work seriously to describe the Zombie, and has been seen as a significant influence on the well known 1930s film The White Zombie. Undoubtedly a clear influence on the West's view of Haiti and its culture in the twentieth century, not the least on writers such as Greene and Fleming. First edition was in 1929, and its success meant an instant reprint the same year, and then another one in 1931 which is when this edition dates from. This is in excellent condition. Uncut pages are really nice: some foxing on earliest pages but overwhelmingly totally bright and clean. Some foxing to text fore edges. A small neat inscription on front FEP, dated 1932. Excellent illustrations by Alexander King are all present. As are the many photographs. Binding is totally tight. Cover and spine are lovely: clean and with only very minor corner crumpling. Striking images are clear. A really good copy. See photos, all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos. More photos on request, thanks.…